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William Monson Naval Tracts [17th Century?] Monson, William Naval Tracts

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This collection consists of manuscript copies of Sir William Monson's six books on naval history and theory, written by him in the first half of the 17th century. The volumes contain accounts of English voyages around Europe, contemporary assessments of rival navies and of international trade, and stories of famous voyages, including those of Magellan and Columbus.

6 volumes

eng,

William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506

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Christopher Columbus was likely born in October 1451 in Genoa, Republic of Genoa. His name in Ligurian is Cristoffa Corombo. In one of his writings, he says he went to sea at the age of 10. In 1473, Columbus began his apprenticeship as business agent for the important Centurione, Di Negro and Spinola families of Genoa. Later, he allegedly made a trip to Chios, an Aegean island then ruled by Genoa. Columbus based himself in Lisbon from 1477 to 1485. Between 1482 and 1485, Columbus traded along th...

Magellan, Ferdinand, d. 1521

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Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596

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Epithet: Surgeon, of York British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000575.0x000135 Epithet: of Stowe MS 159 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000575.0x00017b Epithet: Admiral British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000575.0x000173 Epithet: of Add MS 36811 ...

Monson, William, Sir, 1569-1643

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Epithet: Lieutenant-Colonel; of Add MS 39195 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000570.0x000350 Sir William Monson (1569-1643) began his naval career as a privateer, served in the English fleet sent against the Armada, and sailed with the Earl of Essex on the expedition to Cadiz. In 1604 he was named Admiral of the Narrow Seas by James I. A covert Roman Catholic, Monson received a secret annuity from Spain; when t...